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Waiting in the wings: A history of Little Goose Lock and Dam

By Hannah Mitchell WALLA WALLA DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS Published June 6, 2023
By 1962, Ice Harbor Lock and Dam had been built and construction of the second lower Snake River dam, Lower Monumental, was being passed to the US Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District. The third dam in the queue was right on the heels of Lower Monumental, but construction could not begin until the details of its downstream neighbor were determined.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Partners Hold Youth Fishing Day, Pier Dedication

USACE, Savannah District Published June 6, 2023
MODOC, S.C. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Project, in conjunction with several partners will celebrate the opening of the new fishing pier, handicap-accessible parking area and walkway by holding a youth fishing day, June 10 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Modoc Boat Ramp off Gilchrist Ferry Road, Modoc, S.C.
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Published June 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.
USACE readies for Typhoon Mawar Disaster Relief

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Published May 26, 2023
The US Army Corps of Engineers is working in partnership with the local and federal partners in response to Typhoon Mawar.
The Corps Environment - May 2023 issue now available

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Published May 25, 2023
The May 2023 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are protecting and preserving our environment.
ERDC announces $20 million tech challenge to advance civil works R&D through innovation, partnerships

By Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Published May 25, 2023
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in conjunction with ERDCWERX has announced a new opportunity for collaboration to address some of the nation’s most critical challenges in civil works.
55th Chief of Engineers Builds Bridges with Allied Nation Partners

By Joe Macri Transatlantic Middle East District Published May 26, 2023
The 55th Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon recently had a hand in building those bridges while visiting the Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Qatar – two long-standing U.S. allies currently working with USACE’s Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM) on defense infrastructure projects.

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Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16,...

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The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the signing of a final rule to implement a new credit assistance program for dam...

Army Corps of Engineers Jumps 30 Spots in Best Places to Work

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Gold de Fleury Medal presented to retired Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley

Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanding general, presented the Army Engineer Association’s Gold de Fleury Medal to retired Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bids farewell to departing deputy commanding general

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Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,...